Hero Ships - Season 1 - Eps 11: SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Not all hero ships were built for battle. The SS Jeremiah O'Brien served as a beacon of hope as one of many so-called liberty ships that kept wartime supplies flowing during the Second World War. The ship miraculously survived the D-Day invasion, and is currently harbored in San Francisco. It continues to participate in Fleet Weeks and cruises across the world.
About Hero Ships
Title: Hero Ships
First Air Date: 2008-05-26
Last Air Date: 2008-07-21
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 13
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Lou Reda Productions
Synopsis
From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.
